Shape Memory Effect in New Ti-Nb-Ta Alloy

Abstract:

Recently, Ni-free shape memory Ti-based alloys (composed of the biocompatible β-stabilizing elements such as Ta and Nb) are extensively studied. In this work, new Ni-free Ti-17Nb-6Ta is presented as a candidate for shape memory alloys with high biocompatibility. This alloy produced using arc-melting in argon atmosphere, followed by solution annealing at 900° C for 30 min. β-phase is the predominant phase beside α” martensite phase. Stress induced martensitic transformation is observed after cold rolling and during bending tests as measured by XRD. The hardness of the bended wire in the solution treated condition was around 330HV. While the cold rolled wire hardness before bending was 300 HV. The superelasticity and shape memory effect was investigated through bending tests of alloy wires. The cold rolled wire showed higher superelasticity than shape memory effect. But superelasticity and the shape memory effect were almost similar with the solution treated wire. Also, the total spring back in cold rolled wire is higher compared with solution treated wire.

• Periodical: Materials Science Forum (Volume 889)
• Pages: 165-170
• DOI: https://doi.org/10.4028/www.scientific.net/MSF.889.165
• Online since: March 2017
• Authors: Alaa Mahmoud Keshtta, Mohammed A. Gepreel
• Keywords: Ni-Free Ti-Based Alloys, Shape Memory, Stress-Induced Martensitic Transformation, Superelasticity

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